brush painting

Anonymous

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November 2005

brush painting

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 1:05 PM

hellooooooooooooo?????????????????
anydody out there still brushpaints
tis getting kinda lonley out here all by myself Tongue [:P]

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oldhooker

Member since
July 2003
From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)

Posted by oldhooker on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 1:26 PM

Yes, I still use brushes to paint with; fine detailing, interiors, people, components, etc etc... but haven't brush painted a finish in centuries... well, at least not since getting my first airbrush back in 1979.... which I still use from time to time because none of the newer ones I got makes gentle "Stain" whiffs as good as that old Paasche. Wink [;)]

Tally Ho, Ho.
Frank

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 1:31 PM

Masu, we are a dying breed. I still do all most all my paint by hand. On rare occasion I'll use a rattle can. Bob

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Bones-coa

Member since
April 2003
From: Savannah, GA USA

Posted by Bones-coa on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 1:46 PM

I still do as much as I can with a brush. For me, getting everything ready to airbrush is a pain. I plan airbrush sessions where I do as much as I can at once. There's usually two or three sessions per model. Otherwise, I use a brush.

Dana F

Dana F On the bench: Tamiya DO335B-2 with LOTS of Aires stuff (On Hold) Trumpeter A-10 with LOTS and LOTS of aftermarket goodies! (On Hold) Tamiya 240ZG (In work)

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 2:07 PM

A brush? Yeah, I saw one in a museum once!

I only hand-brush when I'm too lazy to mask.

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Daprophet

Member since
July 2003
From: Charlotte

Posted by Daprophet on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 2:30 PM

I still use brushes also. At least for the small areas or parts, the larger stuff I use and air brish for. Unfortunately, with acrylics I cant for the life of me figure out how to eliminate brush strokes. I dont seem to have that problem when I use enamels. Anyone out there have any ideas on how to fix that?

Happy Holidays
God Bless
Dave

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jaquadis

Member since
December 2002

Posted by jaquadis on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 2:55 PM

Masu,

Check out my website link below to see how I paint my models.

Jaquadis

http://www31.brinkster.com/monoair/qtip.asp

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nkm1416@info.com.ph

Member since
September 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by nkm1416@info.com.ph on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 8:17 PM

I still paint my WWII fighters (1/72) with hand-brush. No problem here. The secret is in the proper thinning of paints ( I use enamels) and the right brush strokes which you can achieve through practice. So don't get lonely out there, you're not alone.

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shrikes

Member since
November 2003
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by shrikes on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 8:46 PM

I don't have an airbrush yet and all my models are done using the good old brush. You're not alone on this one! Smile [:)]

Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning

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mississippivol

Member since
November 2003
From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)

Posted by mississippivol on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 8:59 PM

I love brushing, though I don't do it as often as I used to. I finished a 72nd A-4 that way just this year. I sprayed the white, then spent a couple of evenings brushing the gull grey; it was probably the most enjoyable time I spent on the project. Turned out well, too.

Glenn

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 9:17 PM

Me too... I use the brush and can myself. Not sure if I have the paitence and steady hand for an airbrush. But maybe some day.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 11:49 PM

you are not alone,
i threw my airbrush away many years ago, the good old brush is best for me.
john
Air Warfare Forum

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 11:53 PM

I also still do a lot with the brush, there are still many things and effects that are best done with the ol' brush.

Good thinning, right brush, bit of top-compound and care made some people think I used the air-brush.
Big Smile [:D]

Granted there are some jobs for which I cannot do without the airbrush, IMO, too many people forget many basic techniques when get new and better tools.

Sometimes it is fun to go back and re-visit the old tools and techniques.

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 12:50 AM

You're not alone, I do all my models with the brush. The only time I use a rattle can is when I have to paint a white model like my CF 105 Arrow, the underside of a Navy plane, or the Space Shuttle I'm building now.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 1:21 AM

I use the brushes for fine detailing, washes, and dry brushing, but I'm using an airbrush for the big stuff.....Right now I'm doing a Bonanza with Bare Metal Foil, and eliminates the problems of any type of brushing, and inventing some of it's own! Banged Head [banghead]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 8:25 AM

The most usage my brushes get is for applying liquid glue and micro set/sol.

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shrikes

Member since
November 2003
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by shrikes on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 10:14 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by sagindragin
you are not alone,
i threw my airbrush away many years ago, the good old brush is best for me.
john

You did WHAT?!? Man, if you had to throw it away, why didn't you throw it towards me... Big Smile [:D]

I like my brushes, and if i get an airbrush i'll probably still rely pretty heavily on brushwork, but there are some effects i can't duplicate with a brush...

Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 11:54 AM

10x guys its great to know i aINT ALONE

i have same problem as daprophet especially wiv ma revell white(enamel) if i do a spot 2ice da brush leaves little channels exposin the undernaeth
can any1 shed any light on that 1
thanks
HAPPY CHRISTMAS

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 1:17 PM

Gday Masu,
What a relief,I thought I was the only brush painter left ! I use a brush for everything.It does get a bit frustrating doing large areas and getting the brushmarks in my work,but I got a cheap airbrush for Christmas once and couln't believe all the cleaning up you've gotta do after using the #@*%# thing. All you do with a brush is dip it in some thinner.
I know all all airbrush guys are going to say how much of a better job they can do,and its the only way to get a feathered edge on a camo scheme I guess,but I make do.Maybe I'm just too casual for an airbrush? Merry Christmas from Australia.
Jeff

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 3:08 PM

I use brushes mainly for detail, washes & drybrushing. If I can't cover it with a #000 or #00, I use the airbrush.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 5:02 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by oldhooker

Yes, I still use brushes to paint with; fine detailing, interiors, people, components, etc etc... but haven't brush painted a finish in centuries... well, at least not since getting my first airbrush back in 1979....

Wow.. I was 1 then..

I recently gave up brush painting on AC, but the odd braille scale armor gets a good brushing. It really depends on what I'm going for.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 10:55 PM

Masu, your touch up problem is probably too much thinner & no primer.
Rub down the model before painting with a nylon pan scrubber & warm water. leave to dry thoroughly (next day) prime (I use Halfords car plastic primer, in a spray can, though I doubt you have a branch on Malta) again, the next day, start painting, thin the enamel with about 30 % white spirit/turps & paint from front to back. Now make suer you haven't missed any bits. Clean brushes & allow model to dry overnight, then do the next colour.
Painting from front to back will get you a slightly streaky finish, just like the real thing.
I did have an airbrush once, & was shocked at the cost of a replacement propellant can, so went back to brushes, I'm happy with it, & so are my customers.
Merry Christmas
Pete

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 26, 2003 9:36 AM

I can clean my Iwata in the time it takes to clean two large brushes.

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caine

Member since
April 2003
From: Littleton,CO

Posted by caine on Friday, December 26, 2003 11:03 PM

I haven't painted the exterior of my models with brushes in years, but I still use my paint brushes for all of the interiors and people I build. Occasionally I will use a brush for armor models, because tanks are often painted sloppily anyway. I still maintain a large collection of brushes, but I use the airbrush for the finishing.

http://www.shockwavephoto.com

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Bossman

Member since
December 2002

Posted by Bossman on Saturday, December 27, 2003 10:56 PM

Masu,

As you've found out - No - you're not alone.
In case you're counting - you can add one more to the list of brushers

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 28, 2003 12:00 PM

I have to use brushes, for now at least. I have to get airbrush cleaner. But even then, I'll use brushes for detail.

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KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Monday, December 29, 2003 11:22 AM

Anything less than a centimetre quare I'll brush paint.

Anything above that and it has to be an airbrush job.

I can't brush paint anything larger to save my life!

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF